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1-800-GET-LENS has a rating of 4.3 stars from 856 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with 1-800-GET-LENS most frequently mention customer service, timely manner, and eye doctor. 1-800-GET-LENS ranks 8th among Contact Lenses sites.
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137 reviews
Great price and low shipping fee without all the extra added costs. Can't wait for them to be shipped out!
Smooth ordering, helpful phone call, lens are as ordered and per prescription. I'll buy again from this company.
The product is fine but the "discount " requires a postal service only mail in
The process to order lenses was intuitive and service was fast.
Fast and convenient service. Easy to order and delivered quickly
The contacts come fairly quickly and are priced very well. Will purchase again from this company.
I thought hey, not a bad price. But when it came to paying... There was 98.00 in taxes and fees, which was more than the amount of the price of the contacts. Will just probably go though the doctors office next time.
Easy fast overall good experience price was reasonable happy overall
As expected. Prompt delivery, right rx.
Will probably use this site again in future.
The first shipment was lost in transit, very helpful and diligent customer support.
I received great service with this order. I will reorder once I need.
Easy to use strait forward fast shipping good prices what more can you say
Very pleased with the whole experience. From beginning to end everything went smooth and pretty quickly. Will order again.
I was pleased with this website, my only complaint was my package was left at the end of my walkway! If I hadn't come to the house in that direction, I would have never known my package was there! I guess the delivery person was too tired to drop the box by my front door? Luckily nobody took it when passing by!
Took longer than I expected, didn't expect for it to take so long
You could identify which is which by putting an " L " or an " R " in the box! There was NOTHING to differentiate the two contacts!
Appreciate your quick response to my contact lens order, and a very reasonable price.
Buying process was easy and contacts arrived fairly quickly
Placing my order was quick and easy. I paid $75 less than what my eye doctor was charging me.
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Since 1944, 1-800-GET-LENS has made it its mission to provide contact lens wearers with brand name contact lenses at the lowest possible prices. These lenses are the same exact lenses sold by your eye doctor. The difference is that you will save up to 70% when buying from 1-800-GET-LENS, and your order will be delivered right to your door. 1-800-GET-LENS has become a leader in this industry and our customers always enjoy great value and excellent customer service.
In the community of McLean, Virginia, a visionary optician named Billie Odom embarked on a journey that would change how people purchase contact lenses. It was in 1994 when he founded Contact Lens Depot Inc., which later became known as 1-800-GET-LENS.
Billie's innovative approach was to sell contact lenses by mail order, a unique method at the time. However, this decision was met with resistance from some of the key players in the industry. After discovering his unconventional sales method, Ciba Vision Corporation, now known as Alcon, refused to sell contact lenses to him.
Undeterred by the refusal, Billie was forced to acquire lenses from other sources, albeit at a higher cost. His perseverance paid off in May 1997, when Contact Lens Depot Inc and other mail-order providers won a significant victory. Ciba Vision settled allegations with 26 state attorney generals that they had illegally inflated prices to sell its products to discount contact lens distributors. The settlement allowed Contact Lens Depot to drop its prices by 30 percent, a massive win for the company and its customers. Similar lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and Bausch & Lomb Inc followed the case against Ciba Vision.
Amidst these legal triumphs, Contact Lens Depot achieved $1.4 million in annual sales in 2001 and transformed, adopting the memorable name 1-800-GET-LENS. Though the name changed, the company's commitment to its mission remained steadfast: to provide high-quality contact lenses to consumers seeking convenience and cost savings.
In 2004, Billie Odem passed away, but his legacy endures. Today, 1-800-GET-LENS operates as a testament to his vision and the collective efforts of those who believe in a more accessible and affordable future for contact lens wearers. Our mission has stayed the same, and we are proud to continue the legacy of innovation and dedication that has shaped our industry for nearly three decades. Come and experience the convenience and savings that have made 1-800-GET-LENS a trusted name in eye care.
